Recipe - Szechwan Prawns

One half pound Cleaned deveined prawns
2 Green onions; tops only
2 tablespoon Vegetable oil

MARINADE
2 cup Cold water
1 teaspoon Salt

SEASONING #1
1 Clove garlic; minced
1 teaspoon Dried red chile pepper;
minced (or more to taste)
One half teaspoon Fresh ginger; minced

SEASONING #2
2 tablespoon Rice wine or sherry
One half tablespoon Catsup
1 teaspoon Soy sauce
One fourth teaspoon Sugar

SEASONING #3
1 teaspoon Sesame oil
1 teaspoon Cornstarch plus
2 tablespoon Water (optional)

To whiten and clean the prawns soak in marinade 10 minutes, then rinse
under cold water for 2 minutes. Slice green onion tops into 1/4" pieces.

Heat oil in wok or skillet until hot. Brown Seasoning #1 about 10 seconds,
then add prawns. Stirfry for 1 minutes, then add scallions and Seasoning
#2. Stir fry another minute.

Add 1 tsp cornstarch in 2 Tbs water if a thicker sauce is desired. Stir
fry another minute, then add sesame oil and blend. Serve immediately with
rice. Makes enough for 2 servings.

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